June 28, 2001: The FARC releases 300 soldiers and police officers being held hostage in exchange for the release of 14 imprisoned guerrillas. The exchange was the only agreement reached between the parties.

Sept. 29, 2001: Popular former culture minister Consuelo Araujo is killed after being kidnapped by the FARC.

Oct. 5, 2001: The government and the FARC sign the San Francisco Accords, agreeing to make a cease-fire the first priority in the negotiations